Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. After climbing for the past couple of years, CD rates have been slowly declining in 2024. CD rates tend to track the federal funds rate.

CD terms can range anywhere from one week to ten years, with longer-term CDs generally offering better rates. But tying up money for several years may not be for everyone. A 2-year CD is a ...

The Fed held rates steady at its March Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Fed rates tend to impact CD rates, so it's expected that CD rates will stay relatively stable until the next Fed ...

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See how we rate banking products to write unbiased product reviews. The best 1-year CD rates offered by national banks and credit unions are much higher than the national average. The best CD rate ...